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Support Vulnerable Youth with Uviwe

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4 - 20 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Empower children from vulnerable communities through education, safety, and life skills.
  • Engage directly with kids in early childhood centres, afterschool programmes, and youth skills training.
  • Support families by assisting social workers in Positive Parenting workshops that strengthen homes.

Highlights

  • Empower children from vulnerable communities through education, safety, and life skills.
  • Engage directly with kids in early childhood centres, afterschool programmes, and youth skills training.
  • Support families by assisting social workers in Positive Parenting workshops that strengthen homes.
  • Inspire young people to protect themselves, build confidence, and overcome life’s challenges.
  • Contribute to a century-old child protection organisation with a proven, holistic impact in Gqeberha.
    • Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Dedicated to unlocking the potential of every child. They believe “at risk” youth can shape their own future positively when given the right support.

    🌍 Uviwe Child & Youth Services

    Step into a community where your time, skills, and heart can truly make a difference! ❤️ Uviwe Child & Youth Services, meaning “you are heard” in isiXhosa, has been championing children’s rights and well-being for over 100 years. They focus on protecting ...

    Over het programma

    🌍 Uviwe Child & Youth Services

    Step into a community where your time, skills, and heart can truly make a difference! ❤️ Uviwe Child & Youth Services, meaning “you are heard” in isiXhosa, has been championing children’s rights and well-being for over 100 years. They focus on protecting vulnerable children and empowering youth from the Northern Areas — one smile, one skill, and one safe space at a time.

    💡 What You’ll Do:

    • Early Childhood Development (ages 3–6): Assist with play, educational activities, and mealtime in daycare centres.

    • Afterschool Programme (ages 10–13): Help with homework, lead fun games, and create positive learning experiences.

    • Positive Parenting Workshops: Support social workers with registrations, photos, and activity facilitation for parents.

    • Youth Skills Training: Encourage teens to develop life skills and explore economic opportunities.

    ✨ Why It’s Special:
    You’ll be part of a holistic approach that focuses on LOVE ❤️ – SAFETY 🛡️ – STIMULATION 🎨, ensuring children grow with confidence, protection, and opportunity. Whether it’s reading a story, organising a sports game, or lending an ear to a teen’s dream, every action counts.

    You’ll be guided by our dedicated local coordinators, who are passionate about making your experience meaningful and impactful. They’ll introduce you to the community, help you adjust, and welcome your ideas and creativity into the daily program.

    Keep in mind—this isn’t a rigid, clock-in/clock-out experience. Things may change, and flexibility is key. Together, we create a space for growth—for the children, the team, and you.

    If you believe every child deserves to be heard and supported, Uviwe is the perfect place to share your energy, skills, and compassion! 

    📍 Location: Gqeberha offers stunning beaches, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    🕘 A Typical Day

    Volunteer life at Uviwe is vibrant, hands-on, and full of heart! Workdays usually run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter day on Fridays until 12:00 PM, giving you some well-earned downtime for exploring or relaxing.

    Your daily activities may include:

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    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    🕘 A Typical Day

    Volunteer life at Uviwe is vibrant, hands-on, and full of heart! Workdays usually run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, with a shorter day on Fridays until 12:00 PM, giving you some well-earned downtime for exploring or relaxing.

    Your daily activities may include:

    • 🦷 Running our dental hygiene program, teaching little ones the importance of caring for their teeth in a fun, interactive way

    • 🧒 Leading baby sports and movement sessions—expect lots of singing, dancing, clapping, and giggles!

    • 🎨 Helping with daycare renovations, bringing colour, creativity, and love to spaces where kids learn and play

    • 💡 Supporting fundraising initiatives, helping Izizwe expand its impact through creative outreach and online efforts

    • 💃 Organising dance sessions, yoga, pilates, or even juggling workshops—whatever your talent is, we’ll find a place for it!

    • ⚽ Coaching basic sports, encouraging teamwork, confidence, and fun for kids of all ages

    No two days are the same—and that’s the beauty of township life! Be prepared to adapt, get involved, and share your energy wherever it’s needed most. Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm go a long way here!

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Your time off is packed with fun and adventure! Relax by the pool at the volunteer house, enjoy dinner or drinks with fellow volunteers, or meet friendly locals. Just 200 meters away, you’ll find a perfect beginner surf spot—plus we can arrange affordable, professional surf lessons with rental ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Your time off is packed with fun and adventure! Relax by the pool at the volunteer house, enjoy dinner or drinks with fellow volunteers, or meet friendly locals. Just 200 meters away, you’ll find a perfect beginner surf spot—plus we can arrange affordable, professional surf lessons with rental boards and wetsuits. You can also join a pottery class, catch a movie, go shopping at The Boardwalk Mall, or enjoy the vibrant nightlife along the beachfront.

    The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s most diverse and scenic regions, making it an ideal base for weekend explorations. Head east to the untouched beauty of the Wild Coast, where rolling hills and rural villages meet deserted beaches. Go on safari at the world-famous Addo Elephant Park, or visit charming coastal towns like Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea. To the north, the Great Karoo offers dramatic landscapes and historic towns like Graaff-Reinet, while westward lies the iconic Garden Route—home to Tsitsikamma National Park, Nature’s Valley, Plettenberg Bay, and Jeffrey’s Bay, a global surf hotspot.

    We organize optional weekend trips to many of these amazing places—some are free, while others are offered at discounted volunteer rates. There's always something new to experience!

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op University niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    Police Clearance Certificate from your country of residence

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    To make the most of this volunteer experience, come with an open mind, a positive outlook, and the ability to adapt to new and sometimes challenging situations. Be proactive, take initiative, and work independently when needed. Tasks may change daily, so flexibility is key. Respect local people, culture, and traditions, and remember that meaningful change takes time. This is your chance to learn, grow, and connect with the heart of South Africa.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:30 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    Included in Fees

    • Information and assistance before departure
    • Pick up upon arrival and drop off at the end of your stay (Monday to Friday)

    • Stay in an exclusive beautiful Volunteer House with shared rooms and many facilities (wifi, washing machine, swimming pool, large lounge, dining room, garden)

    • Onsite volunteer coordinator available 24/7
    • 3 Family style meals a day
    • Daily transport to and from the project

    NOT included in fees

    • Personal luxuries such as snacks, sodas and alcohol

    • Costs for optional weekend trips, safaris and other travel activities

    • Donation to the project will be added to your final invoice. (30 EUR per week)

    • Flight tickets

    • Travel insurance

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Port Elizabeth International Airport

    Our volunteers ideally arrive on Mondays and start at the project on Tuesdays but we are flexible so talk to us. We will pick you up from the airport or from any accommodation in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

    Airport transfers on Mondays to Fridays are included in the fee. If you need to be picked up on weekends, a local payment of R250 will apply.


    Accomodatie

    The volunteer house in Port Elizabeth is your home away from home and offers a gorgeous home with loads of shared spaces, so if you want to chill out and get some suntan in the garden, or take a dip in the big swimming pool or just read a book and catch up on social media in the comfortable lounge; this home has space for everyone. The dining room with a big table is perfect for board games and sharing meals and the house is ideal for joining in social activities with others or to have some quiet time alone. 

    We also have a Golden Retriever dog called Charlie who loves the attention and will try and sneak of with a shoe or sock if you don't watch out. 

    The property is well secured with electric fencing and a security company and is perfectly located within short walking distance of the beach, restaurants, laundry & shops. Otherwise an Uber is easy to take if you want to go out and about!

    Eten & Drank

    Our full time cook will provide all meals at the volunteer house on a daily basis. This means you will be able to enjoy great South African home cooked meals & learn how to cook some of these specialties if you are keen to help out.

    We believe in participation, so volunteers can help with cooking at times, chop vegetables, clean dishes and warm up the food for dinner themselves.

    Our cook will create weekly menus offering breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as alternate meals like stews, curries, stir-fry, soups, pastas and other wholesome options. Meals will be prepared and cooked from Monday to Friday, where on weekends volunteers will only have to heat up a meal or make their own similar meals with ingredients provided.

    There is free coffee, tea and drinking water available at any time. For breakfast you will have a choice of toast, fruit, yogurt, cereals and/or eggs. For lunch you can make lunch to take with to the project and make sandwiches with cheese, marmalade, cold meats or other spreads. Please tell our coordinators about any special requests, vegetarian or vegan wishes and allergies concerning food.

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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zuid-Afrika. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Zuid-Afrika biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Zuid-Afrika dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Zuid-Afrika. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    📅 Start Dates & Arrival Information

    The Uviwe Project runs year-round, with the exception of December and January, when we take a well-deserved break during South Africa’s summer holidays. This allows our local team time to rest and recharge before the new year begins. 

     Tip: Check the school holiday calendar to plan around breaks for the best experience!

    You’re welcome to arrive on any day, but we recommend arriving on a Monday so you can settle in and start fresh with introductions and orientation on Tuesday.

    Upon arrival, our friendly team will be there to personally welcome you at the airport. You’ll get a brief tour of the city before being taken to the volunteer house, where you'll meet fellow volunteers from around the world and begin your unforgettable time with us.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $315 per week 4 - 20 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    4 - 20 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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